What do the Yoga practices of Hindu mystics,the dances of the Whirling Dervishes of Turkey,and the sweat lodge ceremony of the Sioux Indians all have in common?
A) They are used as a rite of passage for the young men in each culture.
B) They are all meant to cleanse the mind and body and bring about altered awareness and personal revelation.
C) They are all considered illegal practices in most Western cultures.
D) They have all of these in common.

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These practices are all forms of spiritual or religious rituals meant to bring about purification, enlightenment, and personal transformation. They are not specifically used as rites of passage, nor are they illegal in Western cultures (although some forms of sweat lodges may be considered unsafe if not performed correctly).

What Do the Yoga Practices of Hindu Mystics,the Dances of the Whirling